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Tri-Agency: Samples on Travel, Computer Equipment & Supplies
Research Funds would like to bring to your attention some sample justifications that you may refer to when charging your Tri-Agency grants.
Travel:
As per the Tri-Agency guidelines a trip expenses must include a defined purpose and the link to the funded research.
Samples provided by the Tri-Agency deemed incomplete:
The conference in Victoria, B.C. is related to my research on molecular biology.
Ideal purpose:
Attended conference in Victoria which discussed molecular biology which is related to my grant because I am hoping to apply the theory presented to my lab experiments.
Other examples of acceptable purpose:
• Archival work at the Institute of Archaeology; reviewed bone specimens for evidence of decay directly related to my research grant.
• Collaboration at the University of Wisconsin with Prof. Brown on comparison of research finds to date related to XXX theory which is directly related to my research grant.
Computer Equipment & Supplies:
As per the Tri-Agency guidelines, computer equipment and supplies must include adequate justification and the relation to the funded research.
When is a justification needed:
• Computer and related hardware
• Cellular phones, smartphone or other electronic devices only when they are necessary for research purposes and/or for personal safety.
• Specialized software
• When link to the funded research is not evident
Specialized office supplies
Samples provided by the Tri-Agency deemed acceptable:
The below samples are reasonable but could be more complete by providing more details on the direct link to the funded research and not just the professor’s general research field.
– The apple watch (or IPad or cell phone etc.) is necessary for my research work on collecting data about bees and their habitat and also for safety reasons in the field
– I require the video camera for my research as I will be filming a documentary on aboriginal life in the Arctic
– This book on genetics is necessary for my research on genetic diseases and is not available at the library.
Should you have any further questions please contact Research Funds.
Thank you.